GEP-LX5 Leopard

By xxbuildnz on May 14, 2017

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A build around the Dquad obsession clone from GEPRC - I'll be updating the motors to Armattan Oomph 2206 but until then the Emax 2205s will do in the meantime...

Update: Maiden complete and it rips! can't wait to put the ommphs on...

  • OOmphs now on and loving it!

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Part List

Frame

DIY FPV RC drone GEPRC Leopard GEP-LX4 195mm / LX5 220mm / LX6 255mm Quadcopter 7075 aviation aluminum & 3k carbon fiber frame
Aliexpress.com
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Flight Controller

CA$20.54 56% Omnibus Betaflight F4 Flight Controller V1 STM32 F405 MCU Integrated OSD for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor RC (38 builds)
Banggood.com
$15.00

ESCs

4 x Spedix ES20 Lite 2-4S 20A ESC (42 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$35.96

Motors

4 x Armattan OOmph 2206/2300 KV Motor *Discontinued (23 builds)
Armattanquads.com
$60.00

Propellers

10 Pairs Racerstar 5051 5x5.1x3 3 Blade Racing Propeller 5.0mm Mounting Hole for FPV Racer (10 builds)
Banggood.com
$6.00

FPV Camera

Runcam Swift Mini 130 Degree 2.5mm FPV Camera Build in OSD PAL/NTSC Orange/Black 22*22mm RC Drone (59 builds)
Banggood.com
$34.99

FPV Transmitter

TrampHV USA Version (13 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$29.99

Antenna

Pagoda-2 Omni Antenna LHCP Kit (6 builds)
Farvew.com
$4.00

Receiver

Frsky XM+ Micro D16 SBUS Full Range Mini Receiver Up to 16CH for RC FPV Racing Drone
Banggood.com
$13.69

Batteries

Dinogy Ultra Graphene 2.0 4S 1500 XT60 80C/160C Lipo
Dinogylipos.com
$40.00

Power Distribution

Realacc/Matek PDB-XPW 5V 12V Dual BEC PDB Built-in 140A Current Sensor with XT60PW Socket (15 builds)
Banggood.com
$6.99

Misc Parts

2 x High Quality GEPRC GEP-LX5 FPV Racing Frame Spare Part 3D Printed TPU 30/45/60 Degree Camera Protection Case For RC Model
Aliexpress.com
$15.96

Misc Parts

GEPRC GEP-BH TPU Motor Cover Protection FPV Frame Arm Protect Guard For GEP-FX5 FlyingFish GEP-TX Chimp
Aliexpress.com
$6.99
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Discussion

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EuthaNasi   May 19, 2017  

The Dquad Obsession GoPro Session mount also fits between this frame. I've ordered the fastener kit for that frame and used the threaded spacers (19mm) that come with it. Maybe a better solution than the tie-wraps :) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1991550

xxbuildnz   May 21, 2017 

Thanks for the heads up! there's a purpose to the cable ties! it allows the GP to be jettisoned from the frame in a violent crash therfore saving the GP from further damage - cable ties are CHEAP GPs not so much!

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